Leadership - Board of Directors and Chairs

Photo by Kris Bosworth, Tamron USA

 

 

Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who guide the organization and provide essential resources to our members. Each year, two members are elected to the Board during the Annual Business Meeting at the Symposium, serving a four-year term from January 1 to December 31. The Board officers are elected by fellow Board members at the Midyear Board Meeting and serve one-year terms.

 

The Board conducts regular meetings throughout the year. We hold monthly virtual meetings to manage ongoing business and gather in the fall for a two-day site visit, touring the campus and hotel that will host the upcoming Symposium. Our final meeting takes place at the start of the Annual Symposium. While serving on the Board is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity, it does require a time commitment, and we encourage those considering a role to keep this in mind.

 

Elections
Prior to the Annual Symposium, the Board Secretary will issue a call for nominations. Each nomination should include a brief description of the nominee's qualifications and a recent photo. Candidate profiles are distributed at the Symposium, and voting takes place online in the days leading up to the Business Meeting. After the voting period closes, the Secretary tallies the votes and announces the results. While nominees are not required to attend the meeting, it is strongly recommended.

 

Chairs
For members interested in contributing to the organization, chair positions offer a great opportunity to get involved. Chairs manage various key areas such as MIC, competitions, corporate partnerships, social media, and publications. These roles are essential to the smooth operation of the organization and provide a chance to build leadership skills. Chairs are appointed by the president with the support and approval of the Board. If you’re interested in serving, please speak to a Board member to learn more about available opportunities

 

Board

 

Portrait of Glenn Carpenter   President
Glenn Carpenter
president@upaa.org 
Moraine Valley Community College
2021-2024
Portrait of Nate Edwards   Vice President
Nate Edwards
Vice.president@upaaa.org
nate_edwards@byu.edu
Brigham Young University
2024-2027
Portrait of Cydney Scott   Treasurer
Diversity, Equity, 
and Inclusion Chair
Cydney Scott
treasurer@upaa.org
Boston University
2024-2027
Portrait of mark Carriveau   Secretary
Mark Carriveau
secretary@upaa.org
Elgin Community College
2023-2026
Portrait of Lyndsie Schlink   Membership Chair
Lyndsie Schlink
membership@upaa.org
Wake Forest University
2022- 2025
Portrait of Jason Halley   Communications Chair
Jason Halley
communications@upaa.org
California State University, Chico
2022-2025
Portrait of Derek Eckenroth   Web Site Chair
Derek Eckenroth
web@upaa.org
Bob Jones University
2023-2026
Portrait of Kristen Grace   Board Member 
Kristen Grace
kgrace@floridamuseum.ufl.edu
University of Florida
Florida Museum 
of  Natural History
2021-2024

 

Chairs

 

 

Portrait of Amanda Pitts   Corporate Partner Chair
Amanda Pitts
corporate@upaa.org
 
    Monthly Image 
Competition Chair
Jay Ferchaud
jferchaud@umc.edu
University of Mississippi,
Medical Center
 
    Social Media Chair
Katherine Seghers
kseghers1@lsu.edu
Louisiana State University
    Competitions
Jesse Jones
 jjones1@osteo.wvsom.edu
West Virginia School 
of Osteopathic Medicine
 
    Video Producer Chair
Brett Szczepanski
 bszczepanski@email.wcu.edu
Western Carolina University
    Magazine/Blog Chair
Matt Cashore
mcashore@nd.edu
University of Notre Dame